I flew for the Führer

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Heinz Knoke was one of Germany’s outstanding fighter pilots, and this dramatic record of his experiences, illustrated with personal photos, has become a classic among aviation memoirs. Knoke joined the Luftwaffe at the outbreak of the war, rose to the rank of commanding officer, and received the Knight’s Cross. His account of his combat experiences crackles with vivid descriptions of air battles; and captures his utter desolation at Germany’s defeat.